https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 02:26:15 +0000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:00:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35912 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162710&title=weaning-off#1162710 Author: Kellz
Subject: 35912
Posted: 27 September 2010 at 7:00am

Yeah I have no experience weaning off meds slowly either- I had to go cold turkey off a triple dose after an allergic reaction- had the hidious time with withdrawls like u Amelia.]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:00:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162710&title=weaning-off#1162710 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162607&title=weaning-off#1162607 Author: mummytobesep08
Subject: 35912
Posted: 26 September 2010 at 9:07pm

hey that's so good to hear! I hope it goes well for you.

I've been on 13 diff meds and am currently only on two so I've weaned off lots of meds and I tell you the BEST thing you can do it take is slowly- better to do it slowly but get there in the end than do it quickly and relapse and have to go back on them. Sounds like you're in a pretty good place though and you know to take it slow so I'm sure it'll be great

edited to say: I have weaned off Citalopram but I had to do it over a few days- Really don't recommend that, it was horrid! Felt like I had the flu, I had the shakes and a fever and everything other meds that I've weaned off though i found that doing it slow I still might feel funny for a few days but by day 3 I felt normal again. Good luck!

Edited by mummytobesep08]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:07:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162607&title=weaning-off#1162607 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162600&title=weaning-off#1162600 Author: Kellz
Subject: 35912
Posted: 26 September 2010 at 9:03pm

Yay Anna, so happy for you. Just take it really slowly, and keep checking in with your Dr and you should be fine ]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:03:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162600&title=weaning-off#1162600 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162161&title=weaning-off#1162161 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 35912
Posted: 25 September 2010 at 9:10pm

Thats great Brenna, congrats on reaching the stage when you can come off the meds!]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:10:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162161&title=weaning-off#1162161 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162140&title=weaning-off#1162140 Author: Brenna
Subject: 35912
Posted: 25 September 2010 at 8:49pm

I asked and she was happy with it.

I'm going to do it really slow...I'll stay on 1 1/2 until I see her next (not sure when). I came off my night time meds very slowly with her help and it was great - I'm so excited!! ]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:49:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162140&title=weaning-off#1162140 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162131&title=weaning-off#1162131 Author: sarahm
Subject: 35912
Posted: 25 September 2010 at 8:38pm

YAY!! Did you 'ask' your Dr if you could wean or did they suggest it? While l still have down days l'd like to see what life is like without it if that makes sense]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:38:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1162131&title=weaning-off#1162131 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1161911&title=weaning-off#1161911 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35912
Posted: 25 September 2010 at 12:58pm

Yay for getting to the point where you are ready to wean - well done!!!

When I weaned I followed my dad's advice (he's a drug counsellor), I went to 1 tablet a day for 2 weeks, then half a day for two weeks. And then stopped.

He had said I could do a quarter tablet for a further 2 weeks but that its benefit would likely be psychological and I felt ready by that point to stop completely.

I didnt have any problems and havent had to use medication since. I also haven't yet had PND with my 2nd child *touch wood*.]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:58:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1161911&title=weaning-off#1161911 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1161736&title=weaning-off#1161736 Author: Brenna
Subject: 35912
Posted: 25 September 2010 at 7:01am

I'm so excited!!! My GP said that today I can start (very slowly) weaning off the citalopram. I've taken 1 1/2 today (was on 2) and will stay at this for a while...def don't want to rush it.

Has anyone else weaned off and how long did it take??

I never thought I'd look forward to coming off the meds. This time last year I was scared sh*tless that I'd never get better.

If anyone reads this who's in a really scary place, please try and tell yourself it will get better...I know it's hard to imagine (I didn't believe it) but it is true!! I can honestly say I love my life ]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:01:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35912&PID=1161736&title=weaning-off#1161736